Today's Writing Assignment: Counts as an essay grade

First, we will read the article: "Introducing the Novel" --annotating as needed.

Here is the link for "Introducing the Novel" (Scroll down to pages 10-11)

Then, we will work on our paragraphed writing assignment for the remainder of the period. The directions are below:

Writing Assignment: Women in the 19^th Century mini-unit

Use the 2 articles “Introducing the Novel” and “Meet Jane Austen” as well as the short-story “The Best Sort of Husband” to write a paragraphed response that supports a claim about:

The role of women during the 19^th century.

*You must first develop your thesis

Use the TREEES response format below for help:

Thesis—the point you are proving

Reason-general overview on why you believe your thesis to be true

Evidence/Explain (connect your evidence to your thesis) “The Best Sort of Husband”

Evidence/Explain (connect your evidence to your thesis) “Meet Jane Austen”

Evidence/Explain (connect your evidence to your thesis) “Introducing the Novel”

Summarize—sum up your main points

(Note: Please be sure to use correct in-text citations. Since you are using 3 sources, you will need to make sure you are not only citing the page number, but also the source)

Questions for "Meet Jane Austen"

Assignments: 
#1: "Marry for Money" Poetry Response
#2: Questions for "The Best Sort of Husband"
#3: Written Response for "The Best Sort of Husband"--Compare/Contrast men/women views
#4: Today's Work: Questions for "Meet Jane Austen"
#5: Tomorrow's Work: Writing assignment for "The Best Sort of Husband", "Meet Jane Austen", and "Introducing the Novel." (counts as an essay grade)


Today's Work:
Please  answer each of the following questions with TEXTUAL EVIDENCE FROM THE ARTICLE.---USE YOUR RACE STRATEGY (EITHER COPY/PAST OR HAND WRITE)

1. Why might Jane Austen’s life seem “restricted and uneventful” by modern standards?
2. What type of people did she write about and why?
3. Why is the Austen household described as a “lively and literary one”?
4. Describe the type of novel that she tried to imitate and some of her notable literary works.
5. Did Jane Austen ever get married? Why or why not?
6. Explain the following sentence: Her novels are described as providing a “realistic picture of relationships between men and women”.
7. Describe some of the characteristics of her writing that led 20th century author Virginia Woolf to note that, “Of all great writers she is the most difficult to catch in the act of greatness.”
8. To the best of your ability, explain how any of the information you read here could be applied to the short-story "The Best Sort of Husband"—meaning, where do you see any of her influence in this work? Remember, she was the narrator of the story. What connections to her real-life and the narrator in the story do you see? How might her opinions or views be expressed through that story?

Here is the link to the article: "Meet Jane Austen" (scroll down to page 9)

Writing Assignment for "The Best Sort of Husband": Due Today!

You will need to finish the following assignment today if you want credit:

In the story "The Best Sort of Husband" by Susan B. Kelly, the author shows us two different views of what "the best sort of husband" is--the view of men at this time, on page 293, and the view of Margaret on page 301.

Your assignment: (Complete both 1 and 2)

1. Compare and contrast these two views and explain using information you know about love and marriage in this time period if necessary/you are able to. Use min. 1-2 specific textual examples in your answer.

2. Explain how the author's use of literary elements and techniques such as: characterization, conflict, irony, etc. help to express to the audience these two views. Use min. 1-2 specific textual examples in your answer.

Before you continue with your questions...write down an answer on a PIECE OF PAPER so that I can collect......

On page 293, the narrator gives us a description of what men believe is "the best sort of husband". What is it and why do they believe this to be true? Try and use the methods we have practiced to write a paragraph answering this question (integrate the quotes into sentences, cite with the page number, etc.). Try to use a minimum of two citations (exact words in quotes) as support.

Please do your best so I know if you've got this or not.

Questions for "The Best Sort of Husband"--be sure to use TEXTUAL EVIDENCE and APPROPRIATE CITATIONS in all answers when possible!

We will be doing 2 things with this story:

1. Answer text-based questions on the story (handwritten or typed)
2. Take notes that will allow us to use this as a source for our research paper

Text-based Questions:
Remember to use your RACE (Restate/Answer/Cite/Explain) strategy to answer the questions if you want FULL-CREDIT

1. How do the Crampton brothers feel about their sister Margaret?

ex: The brothers want their sister to get married. She states they are "desperate to be rid of me" (291). This is true because they don't want to have to support her.

2.How did their father die? Why is this significant?
3. How would you describe Margaret's position/significance in the family?
4. How would you describe Margaret's looks?
5. ***Describe Margaret's bonnet and how she looks at it. What does this say about her?
6. Who is Mr. Bailey?
7. How will her brothers react if she does not do as they ask?
8. Why doesn't she want to do this?
9. Why does she consider the narrator, Jane Austen, lucky?
10. Why does it seem Mr. Bailey wants a wife?
11. What seems odd about Mr. Bailey's situation?
12. What does Margaret want the narrator, Jane Austen, to do?
13. What is she hoping she will find and why?
14. What do you think is the author's purpose for including Jane Austen as a character in the story?
15. Describe Margaret at the end of the story. What has changed about her? What about her bonnet?
16. What is the "best sort of husband" according to the story? (sorry guys)
17. Who do you blame here? Margaret, her brothers, or society? Explain.

Cornell Notes sheet:
Notes Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9CNslHxU5XsMW9lRnRXdUg5RFU/edit

SOAPSTONE and "Marry for Money" Analysis

Use the SOAPSTone analysis we did in class today to write a 1-2 paragraph response to the lyrics for "Marry for Money." In your response I want you to answer the questions:
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*How does the author present a situation that is the reverse of what most people would think of when it comes to marrying for money?
*Who is the speaker?
*Why has he come to this conclusion?
*What is the effect on the audience?
*What is his tone?
*What memorable images are conveyed?
*If the gender roles were reversed, would the lyrics have the same effect?
*What message does this convey about the role of women from the speaker's perspective?

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******Please use specific textual evidence and literary elements and techniques in your answer.*********************

Today's Work: Group Work Acts IV and V packet---DUE TODAY!!!!!!!

Remember:

• Essays that are turned in this point are considered TOO LATE to be graded and will be given CREDIT ONLY (50 or 65%)-THIS IS STILL WAY BETTER THAN A ZERO!!
• Please try to give me a sheet with when you turned in your essay and where it is located if you are concerned

Today's Objective(s):
In your group, you will:
COMPLETE the Macbeth packet for Acts IV and V (only one copy per group)

I will designate roles in the group (no more than 3)
Writer
Information Guru
(Timekeeper if a 3rd member is present)

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU:

• Read ALL directions--you will need to read the note pages before you begin each section of work--don't ask for help if you haven't read the information first!
• Answer all questions COMPLETELY
• Use TEXTUAL-EVIDENCE in your answers when necessary

MANY OF YOU REALLY, REALLY, need a good grade on this to boost your average---the MARKING PERIOD ENDS TOMORROW!!!!